Construction Resources (CR), a Southeast multi-category design destination, announced plans for its newest CR Design Center | Tampa, in Ybor City, Fla. Expected to open in 2027 and situated alongside the transformative 50-acre Gasworx development at the historic Citrus Factory Building at 1728 East 2nd Ave., the new design center represents a significant investment in the company’s expansion.
“The Citrus Factory Building has long played a role in Ybor City’s history and Tampa’s growth,” said Darryl Shaw, CEO of Casa Ybor. “Construction Resources’ investment honors Ybor’s legacy while giving this historic building new purpose and creating new reasons for people to experience the neighborhood.”
The location follows the recent launch of the Flagship CR Design Center | Westside Paper in Atlanta in spring 2025 and the upcoming opening of the CR Design Center | Charleston, S.C. in fall 2026, followed by CR Design Center | Dallas, expected in summer 2027.
CR’s new home in Ybor City reflects the company’s continued growth across Florida, building on its recent acquisition of the Tampa-based Ramos Marble & Granite, which enhances CR’s local natural stone and quartz fabrication and installation capabilities.
“Tampa remains one of Florida’s most active and compelling markets,” said CEO Mitch Hires. “Our forthcoming Ybor City Design Center and new Tampa warehouse bring together our growing capabilities in stone fabrication, luxury appliances, plumbing and other design-focused categories to better serve builders and designers shaping this vibrant region.”
The company has also opened a new warehouse off U.S. Route 301 (1141 US-301) to support existing product lines, the new flagship location and the broader region. Together, these strategic investments establish a strong regional foundation that reinforces CR’s long-term commitment to Florida’s design community.
